The artists worked away at their creations, which started off as solid 300 pound blocks of ice, from around 8 a.m., aiming to finish by 5 p.m., which is the start time of this month's Northampton Arts Night Out event.

Sculptures line Main St., Pulaski Park, King St., Strong Ave. and Pleasant St.

The public is invited to walk around downtown Northampton to see all 12 ice sculptures starting on Friday night and over the weekend - up until they melt away.